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Mcbridephotography
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Username: Mcbridephotography
Post Number: 1
Registered: 03-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 - 03:46 pm: | 
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This camera was given to me. I am ignorant of its history and cant find anything about it. I am just starting out and delving into this world of photography, so I am totally ignorant. The lens is weird, it says AUTO SEARS 1:1.4 f=55mm then this long number, 285698 LENS MADE IN JAPAN.. Please if you know anything I really need some help!!!! |
Mikel
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Username: Mikel
Post Number: 23
Registered: 07-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 - 06:12 pm: |
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Most likely it's a Ricoh Singlex, a solid camera from the late 60's to early 70's. The lens is probably also a Ricoh. The 55/1.4 Ricoh was large and heavy but a good performer. |
Mcbridephotography
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Username: Mcbridephotography
Post Number: 2
Registered: 03-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - 03:56 pm: |
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Thanks!
How can I find a telephoto lens for it? |
Canuck_curt
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Username: Canuck_curt
Post Number: 4
Registered: 03-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 02, 2007 - 06:13 am: |
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Any M42 or Pentax screw or universal screw mount lens should fit and work just fine. You'll find third party or generic as I call them, lenses are cheap and plentiful almost everywhere from eBay to camera stores or my favourite pawn shops. |
